Description
These mini cinnamon muffins are soft, fluffy, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon. Sweetened naturally with applesauce and maple syrup, they’re bite-sized treats ideal for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes.
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled, or neutral oil like canola)
½ cup milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
Cinnamon and sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- Whisk applesauce, melted butter, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
- Add flours, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups to the top, about 2 tbsp of batter each.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, if desired.
- Bake 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove, loosen edges if needed, and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add mini chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Mix in chopped apples or raisins for added texture.
- Replace maple syrup with honey or agave syrup.
- Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a nutty flavor.
- Make dairy-free with non-dairy milk and oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini muffin
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
